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Up-to-date coverage of all DED news March 2014
LIQUOR LICENCING
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SCOOPS BRONZE AT PSEA
• State of the Province Address by Gauteng Premier
• Winterveld Automotive Hub Unveiled
• Gauteng Investment Centre Launched
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• GDED Group Quarterly Staff Meeting
• Winterveld Automotive Hub
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• Constitution Hill Hoists SA Flag in Soweto
• Winterveld Township Automotive Hub Launch
• Gauteng Investment Centre
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• Liquor Law Enforcement Workshop
• Liquor Licensing Office Scoops Bronze at PSEA
• Winterveld Township Automotive Hub Unveiled • Liquor Scoops Bronze at PSEA Page 11
• Funding Fair Date Released
15 Cover Story
• Highlights of the Last State of the Province Address
18 Economic Matters
Entertainment Page 33
• Gauteng Investment Centre
• B-BBEE Business Dialogue
22 Internal News
• Profile of Mapula Morua
• Know Yourself and Success Will Follow
24 Agencies
REVIEWS - Hotspot Page 35
• Celebrating 20 Years of Democracy and 10 Years of
Constitutional Hill
25 Work Place
• IT Policies: Efficient Internet Usage
• Tuberculosis Awareness Month
• Water is Life
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Nondumiso Msomi
About DED
Ndlelanhle Khuzwayo
VISION
Sustainable job creation and inclusive economic development in an integrated and
globally competitive City Region.
Naledi Sibiya, Mbalenhle Zondi, Moonera Abbas,
MISSION Ndlelanhle Khuzwayo and Mashao Mohale.
The Gauteng Department of Economic Development (GDED) will be an activist,
interventionist and developmentally focused department; contributing to an inclusive
and growing economy in Gauteng by:
• Providing thought leadership to inform the economic development
Phetsile Nxumalo and Precious Mbanjwa
agenda;
• Mobilising stakeholders to partner for economic growth and development;
• Creating an enabling regulatory environment and stimulating business practices that
promote inclusive economic growth;
Disema Ntema
• Enhancing the competitive advantage of key sectors of the economy;
• Promoting and attracting trade and investment to the economy;
Thomas Chauke, Naledi Sibiya and Ndlelanhle Khuzwayo
• Directing investment into strategic economic infrastructure; and
• Proactively linking communities to economic opportunities
Editorial Team
Acting Director: Corporate Communications and Media
VALUE STATEMENT
Relations - Siphiwe Hlope
In working towards the achievement of the mandate and vision set out above, the Media Liaison Officer: Phindile Kunene
GDED subscribes to the following internal values:
Assistant Director: Publications - Ndlelanhle Khuzwayo
Accountable - We take responsibility and ownership of the obligations vested in our Senior Communications Officer: Internal - Mashao Mohale
position. Communications Officer: Media Relations - Mbalenhle Zondi
Innovative - We seek to listen and create new approaches to what we do. Communications Officer: Marketing and Events - Wande
Makunga
High Performance - We endeavour to produce quality outputs and always display
professionalism and productivity. PA to Director: Corporate Communications and Media
Relations - Moonera Abbas
Integrity - We act with honesty and fairness in all our commitments.
Communications Officer: Publications - Naledi Sibiya
Dynamic - We are forward looking and pro-active in what we do.
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Ndlelanhle Khuzwayo
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As we welcome the month of March and realise that it is we assumed the reigns of power in 1994, that the private
no longer acceptable to utter these words to colleagues; sector is critical to our battle to create a better life for all.”
“compliments of the New Year,” we hope that the He was speaking during the Gauteng Investment Centre
resolutions made by colleagues are still embedded in their launch in Sandton, 20 February 2014. It is evident that
minds and hearts. economic freedom is the new struggle and also job
creation does not only rest on government’s shoulders,
However it is not too late to start afresh and jot plans for the private sector has to extend their hands in creating
2014 - John Wooden once said; “If you don’t have time jobs.
to do it right, when will you have time to do it over?”
This question not only speaks about time management In this edition of DED Insight, we feature the ongoing
but also addresses the significance of determining a vision partnership between government and private sector with
and mission. the official opening of the Winterveld Automotive Hub
and the Gauteng Investment Centre. Both these initiatives
Looking at the past two decades of democracy in South are aimed at boosting the economy and continuing
Africa, the government did create the time to do right - driving the province to be the gateway for Africa. In
correcting the wrongs of the past and ensuring a better our cover story we look at State of the Province Address
life for all. Without turning a blind eye, a lot still needs (SOPA) delivered by Premier Nomvula Mokonyane -
to be done in the country - the uptake in the number of achievements over the past years and also the plans for
service delivery protests is a sign of the enormous task the future.
ahead.
We also have an interesting article about Human Rights
There is no other time than now; President Jacob Zuma Day (21 March) as we commemorate the Sharpeville
indicated that South Africa will for the next five years massacre, 21 March 1960. On this day the police opened
enter a new ‘radical phase’ where policies will have to fire, killing 69 people and wounding 180 in a crowd that
focus more on economic transformation to address was protesting against Pass laws.
poverty, unemployment and inequality.
As March is also Consumer Month, the theme for this year
“It is a phase of focusing on economic transformation in is; “Fix our phone Rights, Justice for Mobile Consumers.”
particular. We have achieved political freedom, now we During this month the Gauteng Office of Consumer
have to achieve economic freedom and ensure that the Affairs (GOCA) would be driving key messages about
owner of the economy is deracialised,” President Zuma consumer related issues aligned with the theme.
said. He was speaking in Parliament during a reply to the
debate on the State of the Nation Address (SONA). We hope you are going to enjoy reading this edition and
remember to create time to do it right.
This is the message that resonates with our (GDED)
mandate ensuring that the right environmental framework
and initiatives are put in place to foster economic growth
and job creation in the province. According to MEC
Mxolisi Xayiya, as we mark twenty years of democracy in
South Africa, “we understand, better than we did when
Thank you!
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MEC SETS THE
TONE FOR SERVICE
DELIVERY
Mashao Mohale
The MEC for Economic Development, Eric Xayiya recently the country. You are the giants that make the economy of
convened the GDED group quarterly staff meeting. The this province grow. When you go home, you must know
MEC was accompanied by Acting Head of Department that the economy of this country is in your hands,” he
Mr. Albert Chanee and senior officials of the department. emphasised.
The aim of the meeting was to highlight the strategic
direction of the department and also offer a platform for Paraphrasing Willie Nelson, he reminded staff that they
senior officials to interact with staff. must police their area of work. He further warned of
complacency when executing duties.
During his opening remarks, Mr. Chanee pointed out that
there have been concerns about lack of professionalism Auditor’s General Report and Governance Issues
and punctuality from colleagues. This was brought up to
his attention by both internal and external stakeholders. The MEC intends to improve the department’s standing in
This kind of behaviour is against our ‘Batho Pele’ (putting the Auditor General’s (AG) report. He indicated that the
people first) principles – we pride ourselves that our department achieved only 64% of its objectives in the
service standards are our promise on the quality of service last financial year, yet 100% of the budget was spent.
you may expect. He attributed this to lack of governance and planning.
Making reference to the findings in the AG’s report, the
According to the MEC, motivated and committed MEC spoke vehemently about the lack of governance
employees are often productive; management also plays when it comes to issues such as procurement, filling of
a key role in stimulating the zeal and diligence from vacant posts, stabilising operations and standardising
employees in the manner which they communicate with working hours. “The Auditor General has concerns with
them. However, colleagues must also raise the bar, work some tenders issued by our department,” he said.
as team and respect one another. “This department is
very important in the broader scale of the province and On a positive note the GDED vacancy rate decreased from
the country at large. Therefore my job is to put forward 23% to 5% in the last financial year. “We have budget
the mandate and monitor that it is fulfilled, while the to fill vacancies and we should be hiring people with
HOD implements.” relevant skills not just human beings; this will reduce our
reliance on consultants.”
Service delivery
On gender equity, the MEC emphasised that he wants
Highlighting the economic growth and the strategic role to see more women occupying senior management
of the department, the MEC shared some of the statistics positions and he commits himself to ensure gender
that projects Gauteng as the ‘economic engine’ of the equity in the department. “The senior management level
country. “We have more than 5 million vehicles in this is male dominated and that should not happen in this
province; when vehicles move, the economy grows. department,” he said.
Research shows that we have approximately 4.8 million
people employed in this province.”
“According to Statistics South Africa, Gauteng is home
to 23, 7% of the country’s population. We (Gauteng) are
the fourth largest economy on the continent, not just in
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Corruption
Government condemns the practice of corruption at all
costs, the MEC said that “corruption is unacceptable and
seeks to undermine the integrity and achievements of
the department. If you are asked to do wrong, you must
refuse, be revolutionary. Similarly, i will not do anything
that violates the policies of this gorvenment, we must
respect the constitution.” He added that corruption
disadvantages the poor and people who are desperately
looking for relief. “We cannot fight this scourge if we
do not make a conscious decision. There are people
whose lives are destroyed by such criminal behaviour.
These are some of the issues we must deal with, they
pose a threat to affect our children and destroy our future
permanently,” he emphasised.
Achievements
ATTENTION: Employees eagerly showing interest to the MEC
address during the meeting
The MEC concluded by highlighting the achievements
of GDED and outlining the plan to continue accelerating
economic growth and job creation in Gauteng. “We have
recently opened the Gauteng Investment Centre and
the Winterveld Township Automotive Hub and we will
be launching the Mohlakeng Enterprise Hub later this
month.”
Expanding on the future plans, he said: “We must
reignite the economy in the West Rand and Sedibeng.
People cannot be travelling to work in Johannesburg
and Ekurhuleni Metropolitans. We need to diversify the
economy in those areas.”
In conclusion, the MEC said that in order to reach the
path of excellence, “We must be professional, powerful
and a highly competent bureaucracy.”
ON A MISSION: MEC Mxolisi Xayiya outlines his strategic role and
mandate of the department during the staff meeting.
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1. Constitution Hill CEO, Petal Thring addressing learners at
Fons Luminis Secondary school, in Diepkloof (Soweto).
2. Guests at the GIC Launch networking after the formal proceedings.
3. All smiles: (from left, Cllr. Subesh Pillay from the Tshwane Metropolitan
Municipality, MEC Mxolisi Xayiya, a delighted graduate and
Premier Nomvula Mokonyane) at the Winterveld Automotive Hub Launch.
4. Fons Luminis students singing the national anthem.
5. Men at work: Mechanics at the Winterveld Automotive Hub inspecting a
vehicle chassis.
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6. From Left: Programme Director GIC Launch Tim Modise,
Mogopodi Mokoena Board Chairman at GGDA and Siphiwe
Ngwenya, CEO of GGDA
7. Women on the move: Winterveld Automotive Hub not only
attracted males but women learners as well.
8. Thand ‘Umzansi ambassadors from Fons preparing
the flag for hoisting.
9. Property Commission CIPC team showing an attendee how their
online registration works (GIC Launch).
10. MEC Mxolisi Xayiya speaking at the GIC launch in Sandton.
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LIQUOR LAW
ENFORCEMENT
WORKSHOP
Wande Makunga and Naledi Sibiya
The Gauteng Liquor Licensing Office held the first Lt. Col. J.P. Rautenbach, the head of the SAPS Provincial
of two SAPS Law Enforcement Workshops that they Liquor Control in Gauteng noted that there is no excuse for
host annually as part of their Renewals Campaign officers not to be aware of liquor regulation stipulations
on 12 February 2014 at the Turffontein Race Course. as there are workshops offered by the Gauteng Liquor
Licensing Office and also by the Department of Trade
“The liquor industry is one of Gauteng’s and Industry (DTI), as the National custodians of the liquor
most active economic contributors and as industry. He also said, “Ideally, only designated officers
who are knowledgeable, trained and certified as Liquor
a result, one of the most challenging to Officers in liquor law enforcement should be deployed to
regulate.” deal with such situations.”
According to Cleo Bodibe-Lushaba, Director of Client Finally and most importantly, a demonstration was
Relations who was the program director, the workshop conducted for the benefit of Law Enforcement Agencies
is part of on-going efforts to enhance compliance around to be able to understand, identify and distinguish the
the Liquor Industry in the Gauteng Province through legitimate liquor trading documents from the fraudulent
proper enforcement initiatives. ones. Samples were distributed for participants to test
the authenticity by identifying distinct features such as
In attendance was the Provincial Liquor Control Officers of watermarks, perforations and other design features that
the South African Police Service, as well as other relevant denote legitimacy.
stakeholders.
The liquor industry is one of Gauteng’s most active
economic contributors and as a result, one of the most
challenging to regulate. One of the objectives of the
workshop was to provide an update about the new
Gauteng Liquor Bill (which is currently at the Gauteng
Legislature for consultations) Repeals Act 2 of 2003 and
discuss issues of enhanced enforcement arising from the
expected changes. One of the issues addressed by the
workshop was the migration of shebeen permits into
shebeen licenses.
According to the Acting Chief Director of the Gauteng
Liquor Board, Max Motlhake, this process has been
underway since 1 March 2013 when the Committee
of Scrutiny of Subordinate Legislation (CSSL), granted
shebeen permit-holders an extension of 12 months ending
on 1 March 2014. Thus far, 11 285 shebeen applications
have been verified, captured and lodged.
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LIQUOR SCOOPS
BRONZE AT PSEA
Naledi Sibiya
The Gauteng Department of Economic Development’s “We are delighted and honoured to receive
Client Relations Unit within the Liquor Board was this prize. This province prides itself in
awarded a Bronze Award at the 2013/2014 Premier’s
Service Excellence Awards (PSEA).
ensuring that Gauteng citizens receive only
the best service from public servants and
The awards, hosted by Premier Nomvula Mokonyane at government departments. The Gauteng
Vodaworld in Midrand on 27 February 2014, attracted an Department of Economic Development
unprecedented number of entries across all departments. will continue championing the mandate to
Led by director of Client Relations, Cleo Bodibe-Lushaba,
the unit was nominated for the 2012 Liquor Awareness
ensure that our economy is inclusive and
Month Campaign themed: “responsible trading and serves all communities with distinction.”
responsible drinking”. MEC Mxolisi Xayiya
Bodibe-Lushaba is proud of the department’s recognition; The department’s Office of Consumer Affairs was also
“More than anything, the award would hopefully bring nominated in the same category. After the presentations,
more awareness and understanding to the people of a beaming MEC Mxolisi Xayiya said that, “We are
Gauteng about the negative effects of excessive alcohol delighted and honoured to receive this prize. This
consumption and the health consequences thereof,” she province prides itself in ensuring that Gauteng citizens
said. receive only the best service from public servants and
government departments. The Gauteng Department of
According to Bodibe-Lushaba, the 2012 Liquor Economic Development will continue championing the
Awareness Month campaign was informed by reports mandate to ensure that our economy is inclusive and
that the scourge of alcohol abuse was on the rise in the serves all communities with distinction.”
province and that the Gauteng Department of Health was
experiencing an increase in patients with alcohol related “More than anything, the award would
illnesses. The focal point of the campaign was among hopefully bring more awareness,
others, targeted at liquor traders, tertiary institutions and
high school students across all five regions of Gauteng;
understanding and sensitisation to the
specifically because the latter groups are vulnerable to people of Gauteng about negative effects
binge drinking that occurs at the end of exams, fresher’s of excessive alcohol consumption and the
balls, and matric dances. health consequences thereof.” Cleo Bodibe-
Lushaba, Director of Client Relations
The PSEAs were established in 2002 as a way to recognise
and reward outstanding service delivery initiatives by
those individuals, units, departments and campaigns
that best exemplify not only the principles but also the
spirit of Batho Pele. They are also crucial in combating the
perception that public servants are lazy and indifferent
towards the public that they serve.
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Left: MEC Mxolisi Xayiya
Jabu Khumalo (Education Practitioner)
Ouma Phakwago Mashala (PA)
Premier Nomvula Mokonyane
Cleo Bodibe-Lushaba (Director : Client Relations Management)
Malefu Semela (Education Practitioner)
Right: Patrick Lesejane (Education Practitioner)
Left: MEC Mxolisi Xayiya
Jabu Khumalo (Education Practitioner)
Ouma Phakwago Mashala (PA)
Premier Nomvula Mokonyane
Acting HoD Albert Channee
Cleo Bodibe-Lushaba (Director : Client Relations Management)
Malefu Semela (Education Practitioner)
Right: Patrick Lesejane (Education Practitioner)
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WINTERVELD
TOWNSHIP
AUTOMOTIVE
HUB UNVEILED
Naledi Sibiya
“We were struggling due to lack of proper equipment and facilities, but now
the hub will help us.” - Rebecca Mlangeni, Frenchies Panel Beater
co-owner.
Gauteng Premier, Nomvula Mokonyane together with and Planning, Cllr. Subesh Pillay, who said that, “Tshwane
MEC for Economic Development Mxolisi Xayiya officially has long term strategic goals in accordance with the
opened the Winterveld Automotive Hub in the Tshwane G2055 strategy - with 2055 being the centenary year of
Metropolitan Municipality, on 11 February 2014. the Freedom Charter.”
Following a year of construction and development, the He added that the metropolitan municipality aims to
opening coincided with the 24-year anniversary of the foster partnerships with the private sector in order to
release of the late and former president of South Africa, develop more cooperatives and township enterprise hubs.
Nelson Mandela, from Victor Verster Prison on 11 February
1990. AIDC CEO, Barlow Manilal said that the hub will provide
facilities, business advice and market acceleration support
The project is a partnership between the Gauteng Provincial for the 200 local SMMEs who are registered with the hub.
Government and the City of Tshwane, and the automotive
industry based in Rosslyn’s Automotive Supplier Park; He also added that the hub is not a generic walk-in auto
(BMW, VW, Nissan and Ford) with the local Winterveld shop, but a facility for small auto-shop owners to access
auto body repair community as the ultimate beneficiaries. high-tech equipment in order to service their clients’
The hub will be managed by the AIDC (Automotive Industry vehicles.
Development Centre), a wholly owned subsidiary of the
Gauteng Growth and Development Agency (GGDA). Rebecca Mlangeni co-owner of Frenchies Panel Beater
in Soshanguve was amongst those Automotive Hub
Premier Mokonyane said, “The project was initially learners who were being presented with their graduation
estimated at R50 million, but the final cost was R10 million certificates. She said, “We were struggling due to lack
so the surplus will be used to build more township hubs.” of proper equipment and facilities, but now the hub will
help us with both.” She added that as a woman, she was
The aim of the project according to MEC Xayiya is to create very proud of having graduated because she was setting
sustainable employment for youth, alleviate poverty and a good example for other women.
promote workplace gender equality for the community of
Winterveldt and surrounding townships, while maintaining The premier concluded by pleading with the community
the high standards set by leading auto manufacturers. He to take care of their hub and she further warned them
added that those entrepreneurs with operational businesses against bringing in ‘medova’ (stolen cars) into the hub
who want to expand can access funding from the Gauteng as this would result in criminal prosecution for those
Enterprise Propeller (GEP). responsible.
Standing in for Mayor Ramokgopa was the Tshwane Member
of the Mayoral Comitee (MMC) for Economic Development
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FUNDING FAIR
DATE RELEASED
Naledi Sibiya
“The Fair will provide an on-going platform for entrepreneurs to access funders
from the private sector in addition to government funding agencies.”
- Gauteng MEC for Finance, Mandla Nkomfe.
The Gauteng Funding Fair will be held on the 25 and 26 When asked about the success rate of such schemes,
March 2014 at Emperor’s Palace. Ndaba said “that generally the success rate for bankable,
incubated businesses after two years of operation was
This is an initiative by the Department of Finance through around 20% to 25%.” He stressed that these businesses
the Gauteng Funding Agency in partnership with also have to meet the stringent internal criteria of their
consulting firm, Deloitte. funders.
In line with the (GEGDS) Gauteng Employment Growth The Head of Department at the Gauteng Provincial
and Development Strategy, the Funding Fair’s ultimate Treasury Nomfundo Tshabalala said that the Fair aims to
aim is to foster economic development through job correct the perception that the funding process is fraught
creation. According to Gauteng MEC for Finance, Mandla with too many hurdles for entrepreneurs . She also added
Nkomfe, “the Fair will provide an on-going platform for that they welcome banks who are willing to educate
entrepreneurs to access funders from the private sector in entrepreneurs about what funders look for in a start-up
addition to government funding agencies.” business.
Prior to the application closing date (7 February 2014), The attendance of the Fair is free but the exhibitors will
the scheme received 650 applications through e-mail, fax, pay a refundable fee of R5000. Ndaba said there are plans
and post. Only a total of 200 applicants met the minimum already underway to initiate a SMME Funding Fair at a
requirements for entrance into the scheme. later stage.
The Fair has 14 panel reviewers who are responsible
for the selections. The selected entrepreneurs come
from various sectors, such as infrastructure, education,
agriculture, ICT and media. The MEC added that the
funding requirements from the entrepreneurs started at
R20 million with the highest being R3.2 billion.
“Entrepreneurs will go through a ‘pitching’ workshop
early in March 2014 in preparation for the main event.
Deloitte expects to reach R1 billion in funding for the
project which will roll-out throughout the year,” said the
project director, Mweli Ndaba from Deloitte’s corporate
finance division.
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THE LAST SOPA:
BY GAUTENG PREMIER
NOMVULA MOKONYANE
Ndlelanhle Khuzwayo
“Gauteng is a better place to live in and therefore It is undoubtedly that Madiba is one of the struggle
we have a good story to tell, and it needs to be icons that ushered the nation to the promised land of
told.” democracy.
Like the State of the Nation Address (SONA), the State of Looking at the new South Africa and more specifically the
the Province Address (SOPA) has become a ‘fashion ramp’ Gauteng province, the Premier said that “Gauteng is a
showcasing glamorous and outrageous designs. Fashion better place to live in and therefore we have a good story
designers make a killing during this time as they work to tell, and it needs to be told.”
around the clock designing outfits with rainbow colours
and hats as tall as the Carlton Centre Building… The Story of Education
However fashion was not the business of the day, the Mokonyane pointed out that schools and institutions
state of the Gauteng province was the agenda at the are now true centres of hope and community life where
Gauteng Provincial Legislature on 24 February 2014. This the education of an African child may not be postponed
was the sixth State Of the Province Address by Premier or compromised. “We are indeed on course to produce
Nomvula Mokonyane and also her last in the current relevant and influential human resource capital that is
administration. With this year marking 20 years of equipped and empowered to claim a stake in the global
democracy, the Premier kick-started her speech reflecting community.”
on the work done, achievements attained as well as
challenges encountered since the birth of democracy. She reported that Gauteng demonstrated a consistent
She highlighted that the 20 year journey traversed has upswing in the matric results - the 2013 Grade 12 results
been an exciting one; but she didn’t shun away from the are the best ever. Praise Ndebele, a learner from an
obstacles that still hinder progress. impoverished Ivory Park Township not only scooped the
top matric performer but also wooed the premier’s heart
“Together with our people, our commitment is to as she described his achievement a silencer to education
accelerate the better life for all.” Mokonyane added that pessimists.
looking at the epic journey travelled thus far and the plans
for the future, “we are delighted to know that as your The government increased the number of leaner
elected servants we still enjoy your unwavering support.” enrolment in the ordinary public schools, especially in
the no-fee schools - Ndebele is also a product of a no-fee
According to the Premier, when relating the story of paying school.
South Africa there is a figure that personifies the struggle,
suffering and triumph against adversity – and that is “The Gauteng matric pass rate has been on the rise since
the late and former president of South Africa, Nelson 2009 with a pass rate of 78.6% in 2010, 81.1% in 2011,
Mandela. “His life is an embodiment of the experiences 83.9% in 2012 and 87.6 % in 2013,” she said.
of the majority of our people. His ‘Long Walk to Freedom’
started in Mvezo and ended in Qunu, but his political
consciousness, brinkmanship and leadership prowess got
moulded and sharpened in Gauteng,” she explained.
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Here are some of the success stories in In addition, the premier indicated that the Natalspruit
(Ekurhuleni) and Jabulani/Zola (Soweto) hospitals are
education: at commissioning stage. It is expected that the new
Zola Hospital will be opened in April 2014 and the new
• 2070 schools in Gauteng have a functioning school
Natalspruit Hospital in July 2014.
governing body and over 100 000 parents and members
of all school governing bodies have been trained.
The are 1, 7 million learners in 2070 schools across the
province; The Story of Economy
• Of this 1,6 million learners are in 1334 no fee paying In relation to the economy, Mokonyane explained that
school; and the government embarked on strategic economic
• 128,000 learners are now enrolled in Grade R infrastructure that was intended to turnaround the
province. The first generation of major infrastructure
• A total of 2 180 public and independent Grade R sites project branded as Blue IQ (merged as Gauteng Growth
are currently operational across the province. 1,2 million and Development Agency) turned Gauteng into a
learners receive a meal and are able to concentrate in construction site. These included, amongst others, the
class; Gautrain, Expansion of City Deep, upgrade of Newtown
• More than 470 000 learners received free uniforms; precinct, development of the Automotive Hub in
Tshwane, Mandela Bridge in Johannesburg, the Cradle of
• Providing scholar transport to over 65,000 learners Humankind in the West Rand and Expansion of the OR
living more than 5km away from the nearest school. Tambo International Airport.
This is an expansion of over 20,000 learners since 2009.
• Over 6000 school safety patrollers, school safety These projects contributed immensely to the transport
committees appointed and we introduced school searches system, the tourism sector and general economic activity
to ensure a safe learning environment; of Gauteng.
In addition, Mokonyane said that in recognition of hard In addition, Mokonyane explained that Gauteng has been
work and dedication in education, in this term alone a established as one of the leading hubs of the automotive
total of R460 million in bursaries were awarded to more sector in Southern Africa. The province hosts three of
than 12 000 learners mainly from no fee paying schools. seven local vehicle assemblers - Nissan/Renault SA, BMW
SA and Ford Motor Corporation of Southern Africa,
The Story of Health and providing sustainable jobs in Gauteng.
In the Health sector, the Premier reported that there In November 2012, the government commenced
have been major improvements in access to health care with the construction and refurbishment of Gauteng’s
and promotion of health awareness status. “We saw first Automotive Training Academy to service original
an increase in the life expectancy due to Anti-Retroviral equipment manufacturers, mechanics and panel
Treatment rollout; whilst the HIV infection rate and HIV- beaters. In addition, over 45,000 SMMEs and over 2000
related maternal mortality went down drastically.” cooperatives were supported, including 285 youth and
296 women’s cooperatives.
The rate in maternal deaths dropped from 167 to 117
per 100 000 live births between 2005 and 2013. A total According to the Premier, one of the key features of
of 120 new ambulances were introduced to improve a smart, globally competitive city region is the ease of
the Emergency Medical Services and twenty of these doing business. In ensuring that this requirement is
are specially equipped with maternity and obstetrics for met, the Gauteng Business Investment Centre was
the use by pregnant mothers. “This has resulted in the launched last month, a one-stop centre for investors. The
decrease of child deaths from 75% in 2005 to 43% Department of Trade and Industry, South African Revenue
in 2013. The number of pregnant women and children Service, the Department of Agriculture whose mandate
under 5 years as well as the vulnerable people vaccinated amongst others is the management of the Environment
against flu doubled, from 75,000 in 2011 to a whopping Impact Assessment and the Gauteng Enterprise
154,000 in 2013.” Propeller including partners from the private sector have
representation at the Centre.
The government has made key investments to maintain
the current public health capital assets and create
new infrastructure. In the 2013/14 financial year, the
infrastructure budget was adjusted upward to R1.5
billion. And since 2009 the government has cumulatively
spent close to R8.5 billion on health infrastructure.
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The Story of Jobs
The scarcity of jobs not only affects Gauteng but the
whole of South Africa. Mokonyane commented that
while we can proudly state that we have registered
political, economic and social gains in the last 20 years
of democracy, the fact is that we continue to suffer high
levels of unemployment, inequality and poverty.
“Gauteng is a youthful province and our endeavours
are especially directed towards the creation of job
opportunities for the thousands of young people. We
have placed particular emphasis on reducing youth
unemployment and improving the access by young
people to productive economic activity,” she explained.
The government introduced the Gauteng Youth
Employment Strategy; this resulted in total of more than
102 000 job opportunities for youth since 2009. The
learnership and internship programme continues to be
a success with more than 9 000 learners benefiting this
year. Job crises is not government’s responsibility alone,
the premier calls on the private sector to also roll out their
sleeves in creating opportunities for the youth.
As part of attempts to create job opportunities and
stimulate local economic development in townships,
the Gauteng Government approved the development of
Township Hubs. The Mohlakeng Township Hub, which is
being implemented in partnership with the Randfontein
Local Municipality, has been completed.
The Hub will incubate SMMEs and cooperatives in the
sewing, bakery, upholstery and carpentry sectors and will
be launched soon. The recently launched, Winterveld
Hub, encompasses tyre fitment, battery centre, panel
beating, body parts and repairs as well as auto mechanics
and auto electrics.
According to the president of South Africa Jacob Zuma,
while government continues to invest in education
and skills development, the youth must dream big and
help the country move towards meaningful economic
emancipation. “You must dream about a prosperous South
Africa, we dreamt about freedom and it happened,” said
President Zuma, addressing the Presidential Youth Indaba
on Jobs and Skill.
The Premier concluded her speech by reiterating her
words, “we have a good story to tell, we have just told it,
and will continue to tell it.”
| March 201418 Economic Matters
ONE-STOP
BUSINESS CENTRE
GAUTENG INVESTMENT CENTRE
Ndlelanhle Khuzwayo
“We are here to break new ground and to position ourselves in line with the global
trends in terms of economic hubs.” – Nomvula Mokonyane, Gauteng Premier.
The much-anticipated Gauteng Investment Centre (GIC) “We are here to break new ground and to position
was officially unveiled at the hub of the province, Sandton ourselves in line with the global trends in terms of
(Johannesburg) on 20 February 2014 economic hubs. What we are unveiling is what we have
envisioned over years in this province and this country, we
Launched by Gauteng Premier, Nomvula Mokonyane and want to reduce the cost of doing business and shortened
MEC of Economic Development, Mxolisi Xayiya - the aim the turnaround for those who have an interest in doing
of the GIC is to make it easier for investors to do business business and want to invest including our local partner
in Gauteng. GIC is set to offer a one-stop business services and we also want to minimise inefficiency,” she explained.
centre that will offer domestic and foreign investors
access to all the services they need from various tiers and According to the Premier, over the last five years one of
agencies of government in a convenient location. the aspects that was much emphasised in the national
government is integrated services delivery, and the
The GIC will be managed by the Gauteng Growth and establishment of the Gauteng Investment Centre is an
Development Agency (GGDA) under the stewardship of initiative that addresses integrated services delivery.
Siphiwe Ngwenya, CEO of GGDA.
The centre also positions Gauteng to be the gateway to
In his speech, MEC Xayiya highlighted that Gauteng is the Africa and continues being the economic hub but most
premier investment and trade destination in the country. importantly being on par with other city regions of the
“The province continues to firmly establish itself as the world.
engine of growth not only of South Africa but for the
continent as well,” he said. In addition, the Premier said that the government has laid
the foundation and escalated their role to greater heights
The MEC added that the establishment of the GIC is as a province. “Our plan is not a five year plan but a long
significant to the Gauteng economy because it has the term plan and what we need is to work together with
potential to substantially increase the economic multiplier our people to move Gauteng forward and to move South
effects of new investment projects. Africa forward, and we dare not fail our people.”
Mokonyane reminded the guests that a few years ago not She concluded by saying that this centre must be
even 350 years ago; this country’s economy was solely celebrated and tomorrow’s generation must also celebrate
driven by interest of separate development. “What we that we were here. “Mandela has come and Mandela has
seek to do today is about inclusivity deracialisation, issues passed, it is your time to say what kind of legacy do we
of gender and most importantly it is about equity.” want to leave behind, a solid foundation has been laid,”
she said.
| March 2014Economic Matters 19
The following services will be
available at the GIC:
• Provision of incentives through facilitating access to
• Project appraisal - provided through collaboration
national and local government incentives.
with the GGDA’s development finance (DFI) partners
in order to assess a case for processing a project or • Facilitation of local and foreign business retention,
proposal. expansion and after-care services.
• Site identification and evaluation through the • Inward and outward investment promotion missions,
investment centre’s coordination, pre-planning and which include hosted and coordinated inbound
evaluation of sites for the agency’s clients, as well as foreign and local business delegations, as well as
post-investment site visits. undertaking outbound missions to promote Gauteng
• Sector economic data provision through the as a premier investment destination.
stipulation and dissemination of market intelligence
regarding sectoral and regional economic data.
• Business permits provided in collaboration with the
DTI to assist with company registrations and work
permits.
Partners include:rk
• Department of Trade and Industry, represented by • Ekurhuleni Investor Centre
Trade and Invest SA • Tshwane Economic Development Agency
• SARS • West Rand Development Agency
• Department of Home Affairs • EY (Ernst and Young)
• Companies and Intellectual Property Commission • Mercantile Bank
(CIPC) • Portuguese Business Development Agency
• Brand South Africa
• Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural
Development (GDARD)
• Gauteng Enterprise Propeller (GEP)
• Gauteng Funding Agency
• City of Joburg
| March 201420 Economic Matters
Second B-BBEE
Business Dialogue
Naledi Sibiya
“Gauteng has 4, 8 million employed people, which constitutes buying power, therefore we should
reduce our reliance on cheap imports and procure from local manufactures.”- MEC Mxolisi Xayiya.
The Gauteng MEC of Economic Development, Mxolisi
Eric Xayiya hosted the second Annual Gauteng B-BBEE
Business Dialogue at the Indaba Hotel in Fourways on 7
March 2014.
The theme of the event was “Local Content” in reference
to sectors designated for local production in the revised
B-BBEE codes of good practice which will come into ef-
fect on 11 October 2014.
The new regulations seek to address the severe decline in
the local manufacturing sectors such as the textiles manu-
facturing.
The attendants which included; SMMEs, GPG agencies,
Chief Director: Inclusive Economy Moyase Mvelase and
national departments, public entities and private sector
MEC Xayiya
stakeholders discussed the changes to the B-BBEE policy
and the implications in terms of SMMEs, preferential pro-
curement and local production across all industrial sectors. The MEC urged SMMEs to be innovative in terms of job
creation and skills training so that the Gauteng Enterprise
The programme director for the day, Ms. Moyase Mve- Propeller (GEP) can offer support to those SMMEs who
lase, Chief Director of the Inclusive Economy Unit opened create jobs.
by saying that, “we cannot create jobs on our own as
government, we need the private sector to also contrib- Prince Booi, Director of B-BBEE in the Inclusive Economy
ute.” Unit said that the GDED are the custodians of the B-BBEE
In his keynote address MEC Xayiya said that “we have to policy for the entire Province - conducting monthly and
address challenges of a weak rand and a weak economy quarterly compliance monitoring of provincial depart-
by broadening the economy and rejuvenating the manu- ments, agencies and public entities.
facturing sector which is concentrated mostly in the Vaal
and Ekurhuleni regions.” He also pointed out that GDED still lagged behind on
some of its B-BBEE procurement targets, such as 0,1 %
Xayiya added that “Gauteng has 4,8 million employed enterprises owned by people with disabilities. On a posi-
people, which constitutes buying power, therefore we tive note the department was able to pay 90 % of its
should reduce our reliance on cheap imports and procure suppliers within 30 days.
from local manufactures.” He made an example of a T-
shirt slogan used in Turkey; ‘I am too poor to buy cheap’
- Turkish citizens protesting against cheap imports in fa-
vour of local products.
| March 2014Economic Matters 21
According to Booi, GPG intends to create 360 000 jobs
per annum to reach the target of 6 million jobs by 2019.
In that regard the Strategic Procurement Framework Poli-
cy will be a crucial guideline in terms of reaching the 75%
procurement target of local content in the manufactur-
ing sector. Sectors such as textiles and school furniture
have thresholds of 100% local content in terms of local
materials used. The crucial factor in local content is the
verification that must be carried out by an agency familiar
with the requirements of the International Standards Or-
ganisation ISO 9000 and ISO 14000, protocols.
Mr. Desmond Govender, General Manager of Local Con-
tent Certification at the South African Bureau of Stand-
ards (SABS) said that, “in procurement we have to work
together with departments to maintain the standard of
services and products.” He added that the verification of
documents and the factory shop floor is always followed
by the auditing of the assembly and sub-assembly lines.
Stakeholders Listening to the Presentation
After the verification, the product or the tender is then
certified.
Chief Director of Industrial Procurement at the
Department of Trade and Indusrty, Dr Tebogo Makube
interacting with Desmond Govender Prince Booi Director BBBEE: during the Q & A with
Stakeholders
| March 201422 INTERNAL NEWS
PROFILE:
Mapula Morua
Logistical Support Assistant
Naledi Sibiya
“Working at GDED has allowed me to pursue my goals of further education.”
What do you like most about GDED?
Mapula Morua, popularly known to all of us by her Working at GDED has allowed me to pursue my goals of
nickname ‘Linky’, was born in Magaliesburg but grew up further education. I attended training and short courses
in Rustenburg from the time she was eight years old. She in Record Management, End User Computing and
is the youngest of two daughters. Reception to further my skills and career prospects.
She completed her matric at Rethusegile Secondary Who do you admire most here at GDED?
School in Rustenburg. The Morua family later moved I really admire all the messengers and Food Aiders
back to Magaliesburg where Linky still resides with her (logistical support assistants) they keep me laughing all
son Koketso, 21 and her ten year old daughter, Karabo. day. But seriously, they are hardworking people who are
always encouraging each other to do better and achieve
Morua was one of the nominees for the Premier’s Service more.
Excellence Awards. Established in 2002, the awards are
hosted by the Gauteng Office of the Premier to recognise What is it that people don’t know about you?
and honour those public servants who exemplify the spirit I am an active member of the Faith Mission Church at
and principles of Batho Pele. Gamogale in Magaliesburg.
You were nominated for the 2014 Premier’s Service
When did you join the department ? Excellence Awards in the category of Outstanding
In 2008, I was working for a cleaning services company Public Official, how do you feel about that?
and I applied for the post of logistical assistant here at the I was very surprised that I of all people was nominated!
GDED – that’s how I got the job. I remember because Mr. Even though I did not win, I was honoured just to be
Paul Mashatile was still the MEC. nominated and very happy to be recognised for my little
contribution.
What is your daily work schedule?
I make preparations for meetings as well as for interviews, Where do you see yourself in the next five years?
for instance when the Resource Management directorate In the next five years I see myself getting a BA
is conducting interviews and workshops both here at Communications degree through Unisa and eventually
Matlotlo and No. 124 Offices, I assist in ensuring the buying a car as the daily commute to Magalies using
boardrooms are ready. I also receive visitors to the 4th trains and taxis is very frustrating.
floor as I am the 4th floor receptionist.
| March 2014MOTIVATION 23
KNOW YOURSELF
AND SUCCESS WILL
FOLLOW
Moonera Abbas
Most people hold a vision of their future, a life full of
happiness, success and fulfilment – while a few people
will get to live that dream that most of us are simply in
awe of. Having a job that you are passionate about and
that challenges you, is true success.
What happens when growth within the work environment
seems stagnant? The late American entrepreneur and
author, Jim Rohn once said “If you don’t like where
you are, change it. You are not a tree.” For most of us;
the prospect of change is a scary and daunting step
to take. Changing a career means new people, new
responsibilities, but it can also mean new opportunities
for personal and professional growth.
Be that as it may, there are many more people who
embrace change and the opportunity to re-invent Find out what it is that you are passionate about, take
themselves. time with this, mull it over with friends and family; bounce
ideas you have with others to find out how you can make
I have a desire to achieve the maximum out of every work your vision a reality.
day. I want to be the champion, hero, saviour of my life
and there’s only one way to do this I’ve discovered; and Your happiness is dependent on the choices you make.
that is being true to your core beliefs and needs. How you Make certain that yours lead to a happier, healthier you.
decide to react to your personal situation is entirely up to
you. But my take on this is simple, if you have exhausted Whatever you decide, remember, that you are a priority,
yourself trying to prove your worth then it’s time for you matter and you are worth it! Live a prosperous life.
introspection.
| March 201424 AGENCIES
CELEBRATING
20 YEARS of DEMOCRACY
10 YEARS of CONSTITUTIONAL HILL
&
Phetsile Nxumalo
“To deny people their human rights is to challenge their very humanity,”
said our beloved former President Nelson Mandela in an address to the Joint Session of the House of
Congress in Washington DC, USA, on 26 June 1990.
This milestone will be marked by a celebration of In line with this, Constitution Hill has various events
everything this landmark site stands for - Democracy, including an IEC exhibition launch which will highlight
Human Rights, and Constitutionalism. the importance of democracy, and the right to vote. This
will be followed by a once-off special time-travel tour
This year we reflect on these words as we look back on on 21 March 2014. This historic tour will see the prisons
20 years of the country’s democracy, and all the sacrifices being dated to look similar to the period when it was
made by the numerous people that fought for the still functional, as well as tour guides dressed in warder
freedom and rights which we now enjoy. uniforms. This will give visitors an intimate experience of
life within the prison cells, as they walk through a re-
This year not only marks 20 years of the country’s enactment of what prisoners experienced.
democracy, but also the 10 year anniversary of Constitution
Hill. This milestone will be marked by a celebration of To top off this milestone weekend will be a fun walk on
everything this landmark site stands for - Democracy, 22 March around the Constitution Hill precinct, starting
Human Rights, and Constitutionalism. and ending at the Constitution Square which is the home
of the Constitution Court of South Africa.
The old prison site tells a tale of hardship and brutality
before democracy was born in South Africa. Walking What better way to celebrate our human rights than to
through the Old Fort prison, where white prisoners were spend the day at an establishment that upholds the rights
kept and number four (4) prison where the non-white enshrined in the constitution? This event will be family
prisoners were kept is a true reminder of all that was focused, with a walk which can be done by young and
endured before the dawn of freedom. old alike, as well as activities throughout the day including
music, dance and poetry.
However, nothing will send chills down one’s spine as
walking through the Women’s Gaol, where all female In addition, there will be educational stalls where
prisoners were kept. With pictures and videos from former information will be shared about the constitution, as well
prisoners, the emotions still etched on their faces as they as the rights which we have as South African citizens.
tell the tales of their time spent behind those prison walls.
| March 2014WORK PLACE 25
IT
POLICIES:
Guard. Prote How
you decide to react to
your personal situation
Efficient Internet Usage
The use of the Internet by staff members is permitted Having these policies in place helps to protect both the
and encouraged where such use supports the goals and organisation and the employee; the employee will be
objectives of the organisation. aware that browsing certain sites or downloading files is
prohibited and that the policy must be adhered to or there
However, automatic access to the Internet is not a right, could be serious repercussions, thus leading to fewer
and access can be revoked if it is found that misuse of the security risks for the organisation as a result of employee
facility is occurring. negligence. The Internet offers so many opportunities to
explore, create and collaborate. It is important to keep
Violations of GPG policies governing the use of GPG yourself and our organisation safe and secure, so you can
Internet may result in restriction of access to GPG make the most of it.
information technology resources or even disciplinary
action. Should you require more information about Information
Security, please e-mail:
DEDITHELPDESK.DEDITHELPDESK@gauteng.gov.za.
Information Security is a responsibility for all… everyday!
| March 201426 WORK PLACE
TUBERCULOSIS
AWARENESS
MONTH
Precious Mbanjwa (Social Work Student)
“It is estimated that about 80% of the population of
South Africa is infected with TB bacteria…”
March is Tuberculosis (TB) Awareness Month and the The GDED urges all staff members to commit themselves
world ‘speak in one voice’ addressing the problems and to help fight the disease and eat a healthy diet to boost the
solutions of the disease on World TB day, 24 March 2014. immune system, this will ensure a healthy and productive
work environment. In addition, going for regular TB
The Gauteng Department of Economic Development tests if you work or live in a high risk environment,
(GDED) will also join in voicing loud TB awareness in the and completing a TB medication regimen to prevent
workplace and embark on a mission to educate staff transmitting the disease to others if you are infected and
members on how to prevent and manage TB. In addition, remember to cover your mouth when you cough.
as part of raising awareness, staff will be educated
on early identification and treatment compliance. What are the symptoms of Tuberculosis?
TB is a curable and treatable infectious disease that is Most people who become infected with Mycobacterium
caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. tuberculosis do not present symptoms of the disease.
TB primarily affects the lungs, but it can also affect organs
in the central nervous system, lymphatic system and
circulatory system among others.
It is proven to manifest in two distinct types classified as
being both latent (the bacteria are inactive but present
in the body, the patient has no symptoms and is not
contagious) and active (the bacteria are active and make
the patient ill - active TB is contagious)
According to South African National Tuberculosis
Association, it is estimated that about 80% of the
population of South Africa is infected with TB bacteria,
the vast majority of whom have latent TB rather than
active TB disease. The highest prevalence of latent TB,
estimated at 88% has been found amoung people in
the age group 30 - 39 years old living in townships and
informal settlements.
It is thus critical to engage and educate people about
controlling TB.
| March 2014WORK PLACE 27
However, when symptoms are present, they include:
• Unexplained weight loss
• Fatigue
• Shortness of breath
• Fever
• Night sweats
• Chills
• Loss of appetite
Symptoms specific to the lungs include:
• Coughing that last for three (3) or more weeks
• Coughing up blood
• Chest pain
• Painful breathing and pain when coughing
It is advisable to seek help immediately if you notice
these symptoms, and if diagnosed with the disease it is
important to know that it is not the end of the world but
a constant treatment is required until cleared. It is then
everyone’s responsibility to provide love, care and support
to the infected person.
Let us create a sustainable and healthy environment by
educating ourselves about prevention and management
of tuberculosis in the workplace. Through support,
education and regular check-ups, we can prevent the
spread of TB in our work environment.
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